February 25, 1854

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Writes from the Office of the Democratic Central Committee of Champaign County Ohio in regards to a meeting that was recently held concerning the selection of the Democratic member of the Ohio State Legislature for the United States Senate. Verbalizes that he and their constituents would like to elect Judge John A. Corwin to the Senate. States, "Your constituents have proposed a candidate who is every way qualified have instructed you to vote for him, and nothing but a convention of the Democracy of Champaign county can absolve you from the obligation you are under to execute firmly,…

GLC03523.10.010

6 April 1863

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [James M. Maitland]

Tells his brother that he has been happily working at the Rolling Mill, where he has made 900 dollars. He is also in good health. Reports on farm activities and comments that their uncle, James Maitland died two years ago. States, "Conflict has come upon us at last the Fanatics North & South have Cursed our Country and God only knows when it will end. We have had a repetition of the reign of terror that our Forefathers Experienced." Continues on about the war, "Why I hardly know Who I was he says you are going to fight for your Country aint you boy you'll Fight for the Constitution &…

GLC03523.10.062

February 19, 1854

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles of our Forefathers." Informs him that their cousin, Margaret Martin, fell down the stairs recently, but they are expecting her to recover.

GLC03523.10.009